Bone Cells and Their Functions

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Where are osteogenic cells present?

  • Outer layer of periosteum
  • Near the bone marrow
  • Inner layer of periosteum & endosteum (correct)
  • Within bony lacunae

What is the function of osteoclasts?

  • Formation of organic part of matrix
  • Bone resorption (correct)
  • Protection of bone surface
  • Calcification of matrix

Where are osteocytes present?

  • Outer layer of periosteum
  • Within the bony matrix
  • Singly in small bony lacunae (correct)
  • Near the bone marrow

What is the function of periosteum?

<p>Protection of bone and muscle attachment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of endosteum?

<p>Protection of bone surface and bone growth from inside. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are osteogenic cells located?

<p>Inner layer of periosteum &amp; endosteum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do osteoblasts change into when surrounded by calcified matrix?

<p>Osteocytes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are osteocytes present?

<p>Singly in small bony lacunae (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of endosteum?

<p>Bone growth by adding from inside (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of periosteum?

<p>Protection of bone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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